Physician Assistant

Description

Physician Assistant (PA)

California Retina Consultants is seeking a skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to support our board-certified retina specialists in delivering high-quality care. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered care by performing injections of therapeutics to patients' eyes, administering Fluorescein angiography, performing patient evaluations, assisting with procedures, and managing follow-up care.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct comprehensive physical exams and obtain detailed patient histories
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), fundus photography, microperimetry, and electroretinography (ERG)
• Administer and perform intravitreal injections and fluorescein angiographies
• Perform all routine diagnostic tests
• Diagnose, treat and manage patient health problems
• Instruct and counsel patients on diagnosis, treatment plan, and follow-up instructions
• Accurately document patient encounters in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Provide referrals within the health care system
• Participate in after-hours call coverage
• Participate in occasional outreach or patient education events (if applicable)
• Maintain compliance with federal and state medical regulations and ethical standards
• Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

About the Candidate

Preferred Skills / Abilities

• Exceptional patient care, delivering compassionate, high-quality care focused on eye health
• EMR proficiency (e.g., NextGen/NexTech)
• High attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of optometric practices and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with other healthcare professionals
• Strong ethical standards with a commitment to maintaining patient confidentiality

Education and Experience

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
• Current PA-C certification and CA state license
• Ophthalmology and/or Retina experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

All applicants considered for this role must be able to travel to other nearby locations.